
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF Michael
Michael Francis was born on April 03, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to William and Sydney Francis whom proceeded him in death. He grew up with his siblings, Terry Francis, and Edward Griffin Jr., in a loving and supportive family. Michael attended Ganesha High School in Pomona, California, where he excelled in academics, and later graduated in 1983.
Michael later joined the Army in 1990, where he received his Army Service Ribbon, a Marksman Badge specializing in rifle marksmanship, and lastly receiving his Sharpshooter certification badge.
Michael later moved to Santa Maria with Sydney and William, where he met and married Marilyn DeWitt in, who preceded him in death. To their union, they had one son, Milton Michael Francis, and two step-sons, Rudy and Romeo. Romeo, who also preceded him in death.
Legacy and Remembrance
Michael's life was marked by love, joy, and a spirit of service. He was a devoted son, caring brother, loyal friend, and loving husband. His radiant smile and positive energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Michael's legacy is one of kindness, integrity, and a commitment to making people smile wherever he went.
Michael is survived by his son, Milton Michael Francis, and siblings, Terry Francis, Edward Griffin Jr., and Edith Gillette, and many extended family members and friends. His memory will be cherished forever.
Acknowledgments
The Francis family extends their deepest gratitude for the support, prayers, and love during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion provide great comfort.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."
一 Psalm 23:1-3

June 11th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
11-11:30a Viewing
11:30-1p Service
2p Burial
Woodlawn Cemetery
Live Stream

June 20th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing & Service
11:30-1:30p
Live Stream

May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream

May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream

Viewing
May 17th
11-1p
Serenity FH Chapel
Live Stream
Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
Gainsville, TX
76240
April 25th
12-2p
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Live Stream
Erica M. Greer
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- 24 Mar, 2023
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March 25, 2023
Viewing: 9-11a
Service: 11-1p
Tried Stone Baptist Church
621 W. Carey Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV
89030
Greer, on March 3, 1979. She grew up with hersiblings,
Tamikia Lashawn Greer (preceded in death) and Deandre
Michael Greer, under the nurturing care of her beloved
mothey. In 1995, Erica's mother remarried and became
Mrs. Vern cai; pl, expanding their loving family, and
giving Erica three stepsisters, Stacey J. Carroll Vanessa
P. Carroll, and Brittany N. Carroll.
Erica attended the following schools in the Compton Uni-
fied School District: Robert F Kennedy Elerm ntary, Wal
ton Jr. High School, and she graduated fron Compton Sen-
ior High School. After graduation, Erica att. Hed Comp.
ton College, where she studied nursing. Though her health
prevented her from working full time, she became a Certi-
fied Nursing Assistant and donated numer
servicehours volunteering in medical facilities
thr_ hout Cali-fornia and Nevada.
Erica accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was
baptized at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, Cali
fornia. After relocating to Nevada, she united with the
members in the body of Christ at Tried Stone Missionary
Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a deaconess,
and a member of the choir and missions team.
While strengthening her relationship with Christ, she was
alo developing a relationship with her beloved husband,
Coutney Goree. Tried Stone is where they met, fell in love, served.
loved singing, dancing, and spending time with fami-
ly. She was a snazzy dresser and loved to shop and
dress up for special occasions
Erica suffered from tuberous sclerosis, which is a neu-
rological condition that caused her to have seizures
and kidney problems. She endured kidney dialysis
treatments for over ten years. Though she was often
hospitalized, she rarely complained, She truly took
these opportunities to be Gods tool and proclaimed
His goodness and mercy. She clung to the healing
power of Our Lord and Savior and His faithfulness
and shared her testimony with all that would (isten.
On March 11, 2023, Erica was called to her place of
rest. As an organ donor, she gave in death just as she
graciously did in life.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Courtney
Goree, her daughter, Lakayla Denise Outley, her
mother, Felicia Denise Carroll, her stepfather, Vern
Carroll, her brother, Deandre Greer, her step sisters,
Stacey J. Carroll, Vanessa P. Carrol, and Brittany N.
Carroll, her grandparents, Thomas and Nona Donel,
her godparents, Lee and Emma McIntyre, as well as
many other beloved family members and dear friends.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF Michael
Michael Francis was born on April 03, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to William and Sydney Francis whom proceeded him in death. He grew up with his siblings, Terry Francis, and Edward Griffin Jr., in a loving and supportive family. Michael attended Ganesha High School in Pomona, California, where he excelled in academics, and later graduated in 1983.
Michael later joined the Army in 1990, where he received his Army Service Ribbon, a Marksman Badge specializing in rifle marksmanship, and lastly receiving his Sharpshooter certification badge.
Michael later moved to Santa Maria with Sydney and William, where he met and married Marilyn DeWitt in, who preceded him in death. To their union, they had one son, Milton Michael Francis, and two step-sons, Rudy and Romeo. Romeo, who also preceded him in death.
Legacy and Remembrance
Michael's life was marked by love, joy, and a spirit of service. He was a devoted son, caring brother, loyal friend, and loving husband. His radiant smile and positive energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Michael's legacy is one of kindness, integrity, and a commitment to making people smile wherever he went.
Michael is survived by his son, Milton Michael Francis, and siblings, Terry Francis, Edward Griffin Jr., and Edith Gillette, and many extended family members and friends. His memory will be cherished forever.
Acknowledgments
The Francis family extends their deepest gratitude for the support, prayers, and love during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion provide great comfort.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."
一 Psalm 23:1-3

June 11th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
11-11:30a Viewing
11:30-1p Service
2p Burial
Woodlawn Cemetery
Live Stream

June 20th, 2025
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing & Service
11:30-1:30p
Live Stream

May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream

May 15, 2025
Serenity Funeral Home Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Viewing11-12:30p
Service12:30-4p
Live Stream

Viewing
May 17th
11-1p
Serenity FH Chapel
Live Stream
Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
Gainsville, TX
76240
April 25th
12-2p
Serenity FH Chapel
1140 Almond Tree Lane
Ste. 306
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Live Stream